HCG Digital Arts Spartan 7W Executive

[jonbeckett]

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A luxurious mode of air travel for its time, the Spartan 7W is a fabulous example of 1930's innovation and technology.
Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-985 9 cylinder radial engine, the Spartan offers up around 450 hp.

Main Features:

• New Propeller Simulation (NPS)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Custom Wwise soundpack
• GNS-530
• KAP140 AP
• Accurate flight model
• Dust, heat, smoke FX
• 5 real world liveries
• Realistic startup procedure
• Window icing
• Animated gear/suspension
• Interactive window and door
• Custom passenger model
• 4K PBR textures
• User manual
• Much references and advice courtesy of Jim Savage

Coming in future updates:

• Body icing
• More livery options
• General fixes as needed

[jonbeckett]

Here's my "first look" video:

[OneToBeamUp]

Give this another go, Jonathan. The Spartan's ground handling is significantly improved after the version 1.1 update released yesterday.

[jonbeckett]

New video is out Yes - much improved!

[VFL0796]

I bought this plane after your second video and started using it to complete my tour of New Zealand South Island. It's been going pretty well, but I did find what I believe are a couple of bugs related to fuel management.

When I turn on the Fuel Boost pump, I get a "Clear Prop" as though I was turning on the magnetos.

When I change fuel tanks, I seem to kill the engine or something,,, I still get Manifold pressure, but RPM drops to near zero. I have no power and It's difficult, (but far from impossible!??) to maintain altitude. Prop lever has no effect, but I can change Manifold pressure with the throttle.

The starter button can only be used once, after which it seems to become inactive/unselectable. Has to use Cntrl E to start after I stalled the engine accidentally.

Fuel consumption seems to be off... I consumed about 1.5 gallons on a 100 mile flight that lasted 30 min.

Still, the plane is fun to fly and I love the look!